Medicine - Public Health in Roman Britain
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- Created on: 28-05-15 19:17
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Roman Britain saw the introduction of ideas that would help to improve public health
Cleanliness was linked to health
- Even though they didn't understand why, Romans realised that cleanliness was linked to good health.
- - as such, they built their towns in areas away from swamps and marshes
- - they tried to keep streets clean - though most towns had open drains
Public baths
- Most towns had public baths that people visited every day to socialise and exercise
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